Ivan Juric is expected to leave Southampton after the club’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed following a 2–0 defeat at Tottenham. The former Hellas Verona boss endured a disastrous tenure, with just one win in 31 matches and a squad in disarray.
Southampton’s relegation was officially sealed on Sunday, ending a torrid campaign that yielded just 10 points from 31 games, including 25 defeats and 74 goals conceded. The club is now preparing to part company with manager Ivan Juric.
Juric’s contract reportedly included a relegation break clause, allowing the club to terminate his stay following demotion. Despite being appointed with the club already in a perilous position, his reign failed to inspire a turnaround.
Social media fans described the appointment as a “disaster” and “a step backwards,” questioning both his tactical fit and man-management.
Club insiders suggest Juric lost the dressing room early into his tenure, with players reportedly unconvinced by his methods. The fallout included key talent like Tyler Dibling regressing under his watch.
The squad now faces a potential exodus, with names such as Aaron Ramsdale, Kyle Walker-Peters, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis expected to attract interest.
Owner Dragan Solak, who had previously outlined a 10-year plan to stabilise Southampton in the Premier League, now faces fresh scrutiny.
Under Sport Republic’s ownership, the club has suffered two relegations in three seasons. Pundits and fans alike have pointed to repeated recruitment failures and managerial missteps.
Attention now turns to Juric’s replacement, with former assistant Danny Röhl and Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior among the names being considered. Simon Rusk is expected to take temporary charge for the remainder of the season.
Southampton remain two points short of avoiding Derby County’s all-time Premier League low of 11 points set in 2007–08. While a return to the Championship presents a chance to reset, supporters fear another drop if the club fails to address deep-rooted issues in recruitment, leadership, and player development.
Longtime fans are now calling for a cultural reset. “We've always lacked fight,” said one supporter. “Unless something changes fast, we’ll be back in League One.”
The Saints now face a pivotal summer as they look to regroup, avoid further decline, and chart a path back to the top flight.
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